> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-watt · updated 2026-11-02

# James Watt (1931–2022)

## What is James Watt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for James Watt at 4 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,157 including buyer’s premium (middle half $628–$1,446, n=8). The auction record is $2,717 for THE PIER, TOBERMORY (2025, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE PIER, TOBERMORY | <p>Signed lower right, signed and inscribed with title to stretcher verso, oil on canvas</p> | $2,717 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | GLASGOW UNIVERSITY FROM KELVINGROVE PARK | <p>Signed lower right, oil on canvas</p> | $1,780 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | SKYLIGHT | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $1,573 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | CESSNOCK ARISEN | Signed lower left, oil on canvas board | $1,356 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | HARBOUR SCENE | <p>Signed lower right, oil on canvas</p> | $1,335 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | GREENOCK HARBOUR | <p>Signed lower right, oil on canvas</p> | $1,246 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | LANDSCAPE, WINTER TREES | <p>Signed lower right, oil on canvas</p> | $1,068 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | James Watt (Scottish b.1931) Bellanoch, Argyll and Bute Signed Oil on canvas 50 x 101cm ++ | Oil on canvas | $977 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | MILLPORT HARBOUR | Signed lower right, signed and inscribed to stretcher verso, oil on canvas | $787 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | TWO TUGS, GREENOCK | Signed lower right, signed and inscribed verso, oil on board | $780 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,068 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,335 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Watt is a Scottish artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,068.

A work by James Watt sold in 2025 for $1,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Watt work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Watt work is $1,068.

The median James Watt painting sells for $1,290 across 10 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,290 | $2,717 | — | 2025-08-13 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,268–$1,674 | $1,345 | $2,717 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,717 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,780 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a James Watt worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Watt work is $1,068. The median James Watt painting sells for $1,290 across 10 lots.

### What is James Watt's auction record?

James Watt's auction record is $2,717, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Watt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-watt (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.